Diagnostic Services

Kochi’s low cost diagnostic center providing high quality results

Range of Services

Auto immune disorders such as Rheumatoid arthritis, can be difficult to diagnose and lack of a single definite test can be a challenge. However, at CARE with constant improvement in diagnostics, biomarker identification, a dedicated team of experienced doctors and accurate test results, early detection has bought much relief to our patients. We provide a range of tests in Hematology, Immunology and Biochemistry to deliver accurate results.

Low cost- High Accuracy

A well-equipped auto immune laboratory is available for diagnosing auto immune disorders. The Lab prides itself on providing rapid turnaround time and superior patient service. These services are offered to our valued patients at very affordable rates.

ADVANCED FLOW CYTOMETRY LAB

We committed to offer high quality cost effective clinical flow cytometry assays to aid in the diagnosis of hematologic and immunologic disorders

Our strengths

  • Comprehensive test menu for the clinical diagnosis by multiparameterimunophenotyping
  • Expertised staff for performing various flow cytometry applications and complex multicolour assays
  • Expertise in customized flow cytometry panel design
  • Excellence in research applications
  • Clinical Pharmacy & Counselling Services

DxFLEX FLOW CYTOMETER (IVD APPROVED)

Our state of the art facility is occupied with Beckman Coulter DxFLEX flow cytometer – 8 parameter (2 laser,6 colour)

  • Flow cytometer with a highly compact design combined with automated QC procedures
  • CytExpert software
  • High-quality Beckman Coulter flow antibodies

OUR SPECIALITIES

  • Foccused on high standards for quality and care
  • Delivering high quality patient centered cost – effective care
  • Prevention, early diagnosis and intervention
  • Co – ordenated care

 

OUR SERVICES

The Diagnostic Laboratory is well equipped, capable of providing a complete range of investigations in the areas of:

1. HAEMATOLOGY
1. HAEMATOLOGY

Instrument:

  • BECKMAN COULTER DHX 800
  • HORIBA ABX MICROS ES 60

Test:

  • COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT
2. BIOCHEMISTRY
2. BIOCHEMISTRY

Instrument:

  • BIOLIS 50 I
  • TURBOCHEM PRIME

Test:

  • GLUCOSE
  • BLOOD UREA
  • SERUM CREATININE
  • LIPID PROFILE
  • LIVER FUNCTION TEST
  • C REACTIVE PROTEIN
  • LDH
  • CREATINE PHOSPHOKINASE
  • URIC ACID
3. SEROLOGY
3. SEROLOGY

Instrument:

  • ROCHE COBAS E114

Test:

  • TFT
  • FERRITIN
  • PROCALCITONIN
  • PSA
  • VIRAL SEROLOGY (HIV 1 & 2)
  • TACROLIMUS
  • SARS COV2 ANTIBODY

Instrument:AGAPPE MISPA I3

  • RF
  • HBA1C
4. PROFILING
4. PROFILING

Flow cytometry

  • Multiparameter flow cytometric analysis (6 dye)
  • Immunophenotypic profiling

Panels:

  • Comprehensive panel - Leukemia/lymphoma
  • Secondary panel - leukemia/lymphoma
  • Limited panel - pancytopenia / lymphocytosis
  • CLL panel
  • Myeloma panel

Working Hours

Monday to Saturday – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Nephelometer

Specialist in protein assays (C3, C4, IgG, IgE, RF, CRP, ASO, Microalbumin etc.)

PLEXMAT

Fully Automated Reader in differentiation of antibodies against cell nuclei (ANA)

Intelligent Software

CytExpert with a convenient compensation library

Standardized QC

Automated instrument quality control procedures (laser delay/power,channel gain, mean fluorescence intensity, rCV) for more reliable stable results

Microplate Elisa

Screening test for specific determination of auto antibodies against cyclic centrullinated peptide (CCP) and Ds DNA

Flow System

Comprising of micro-scale sample tube loading (up to 30,000 events per sec) and automatic cleaning functions for inner & outer tube walls for reduced carryover

ImmunoFlurosence Microscope

This is for the detection of antibodies against cell nuclei (ANA). Screening test for the detection of antibodies against granulocyte cytoplasm (ANCA)

OTHER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES:

Pulmonary function test:

Pulmonary function test (PFT) is a complete evaluation of the respiratory system including patient history, physical examinations, and tests of pulmonary function. The primary purpose of pulmonary function testing is to identify the severity of pulmonary impairment.

NCV:

A nerve conduction velocity test (NCV) is an electrical test that is used to determine the adequacy of the conduction of the nerve impulse as it courses down a nerve. This test is used to detect signs of nerve injury. NCV test service is available on all Thursdays.

X-Ray:

X-rays are a type of radiation called electromagnetic waves. X-ray imaging creates pictures of the inside of your body. The images show the parts of your body in different shades of black and white. This is because different tissues absorb different amounts of radiation. Calcium in bones absorbs x-rays the most, so bones look white. Fat and other soft tissues absorb less, and look gray. Air absorbs the least, so lungs look black.